Rihanna’s testimony in Chris Brown case won’t be televised

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* 'BEATEN RIHANNA SNAP' POSTED ONLINE
A photograph of a badly bruised RIHANNA allegedly taken after her reported fight with ex-boyfriend CHRIS BROWN has appeared on a celebrity website.
The shocking snap features a close-up of what appears to be the Umbrella singer with heavy bruising on her forehead, a swollen nose and a bloody lip.
The image was posted on TMZ.com. It is not known from where the photograph was sourced as WENN goes to press.
Rihanna returned to her native Barbados last week (begs09Feb09) after she was reportedly assaulted by her then-boyfriend Brown in the early hours of 8 February (09). The incident was said to have left her in need of hospital treatment.
Brown is facing possible jail time after he was charged by Los Angeles police with making criminal threats following the heated argument.
Earlier this week (16Feb09), Rihanna's cousin told reporters the star's injuries were not as "as bad as people make them sound".
Yvonne Fenty said, "Rihanna is holding up well. Everyone is looking after her. Her injuries weren't near as bad as people make them sound."
Brown released a statement on Sunday (15Feb09) admitting he was "saddened" by the incident, and that he was seeking solace in getting counselling from his pastor and his family.
Rihanna has yet to issue an official statement about the incident. (MJ/WNWCZM/MJ)
Rihanna
out and about at The Grove with friends
Los Angeles, California - 04.02.09
Credit: (Mandatory): The Media Circuit/ WENN.com

Pop star is expected to testify at assault hearing on Monday (June 22)

Rihanna‘s testimony in Chris Brown‘s preliminary hearing will not be televised, a court spokesperson announced yesterday (June 18).

The pop star is expected to testify in a Los Angeles court on Monday (June 22) in her former boyfriend’s assault hearing. Without offering an explanation, Los Angeles Criminal Court Judge Patricia Schnegg has denied media requests to allow cameras into the courtroom during Rihanna’s testimony. She did, however, agree to allow a sketch artist to draw the scene, reports CNN.

Brown, 20, faces two felony counts of assault and making criminal threats stemming from an incident that took place in a parked car in Los Angeles in February, the day before the Grammy Awards. A detective’s affidavit says that Brown shoved Rihanna’s head against the window of his car, repeatedly punched and bit her and put her in a headlock so that she almost lost consciousness.

If Brown is able to reach a plea agreement by Monday, the hearing would be unnecessary. His lawyer has expressed interest in resolving the matter without public testimony.